Nourished

January 2, 2024

Unlocking Gut Health Secrets: Your Ultimate Guide to Optimal Health!

<p>Join Sarah Nicole Edwards and her first guest Sakshee Sarrawgi in Episode 1 as they deep dive into gut health. </p> <p>Discover why embracing &#39;variety of plants&#39; is the key to transforming your gut health, going beyond the common focus on probiotics. In this insightful conversation, learn why enhancing your gut microbiome could be a game-changer for those dealing with PCOS. </p> <p>The aim of this conversation is to give you actionable tips and the tools you need to improve your gut health. We also cover - why weight-loss isn&#39;t the goal, why balancing our macros is overrated, and why you shouldn&#39;t eat broccoli every day!</p> <p>Tune in for a straightforward discussion that demystifies gut health, full of actionable insights to elevate your well-being. Don&#39;t miss out on this essential guide – your path to a healthier gut begins here.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why gut health is actually the key to overall health - energy, mood, immunity, hormonal balance.</li> <li>What good gut health actually means - the microbiome explained!</li> <li>Why it’s important to switch and cycle wholegrains, pulses and dals from week to week</li> <li>The myth of protein- and why fibre is more important</li> <li>Why ‘variety of plants’ is Sarah’s mantra, and her other mantra ‘eat the rainbow’ isn’t just advice for children</li> <li>The role of stress in your gut health- and how deep breathing techniques can improve your gut health. </li> <li>How healing your gut and changing what you eat can help heal PCOS</li> <li>Why probiotic supplements is only one tiny piece of the puzzle.</li> <li>Why having a pet is good for your gut health!</li> <li>Easy, actionable tips to feed your gut microbiome</li> </ul> <p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Sarah and Sakshee share why they prefer long-form conversations instead of short-form reels.</li> <li>Sakshee shared her experience with her PCOS diagnosis and how she was given no information on dietary changes she could make.</li> <li>Sarah explains the common mistakes people make when meal prepping and gives some practical tips.</li> <li>Sarah’s pets Lily the dog and Chana the cat make an appearance and remind us why pets can boost our immunity!</li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources</strong></p> <ul> <li>Free recipes and tips for eating a wider variety of plants, including traybake recipes, mentioned in the episode which are fab for meal-prepping properly- <a href="https://www.copperandcloves.com/">https://www.copperandcloves.com/</a></li> <li>Research backed books by Dr Tim Spektor (the king of gut health research) that delve deep into the science of a healthy gut and promote a predominantly plant-based diet <a href="https://tim-spector.co.uk/">https://tim-spector.co.uk/</a></li> <li>Gut health and PCOS- <a href="https://theconversation.com/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-and-gut-health-what-you-need-to-know-210933">https://theconversation.com/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-and-gut-health-what-you-need-to-know-210933</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <p>Connect with me: <a href="https://www.copperandcloves.com/contact-1">www.copperandcloves.com/</a></p> <p>Connect with Sakshee: <a href="https://www.stampandsealco.com/our-work" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.stampandsealco.com/our-work</a></p> <p>Follow us on instagram:</p> <p>@sarah.nicole.edwards</p> <p>@copperandcloves</p> <p>@saksheesarrawgi</p> <p><br></p> <p> #GutHealth #WellnessJourney #PCOSHealing</p>